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Tyburn Foundation Unveils Landmark Residency Programme for African Artists in Spring 2025
The Tyburn Foundation is delighted to announce its international residency programme, launching Spring 2025, to promote artistic...
Mar 11

African Women Take the Lead in Art Sales, Defying Market Downturn
For the first time in art market history, female African artists collectively surpassed their male counterparts in auction sales in...
Mar 10


Creating Art, Preserving Rights: A Deep Dive into Authenticity and Ownership in Nigeria’s Visual Arts Scene
For people in the visual arts grappling with issues of authorship, intellectual property, and the increasing commercialization of...
Nov 4, 2024

UK Government Art Collection Acquires Nengi Omuku’s “All Things Being Equal"
The UK Government Art Collection (GAC) has acquired Nengi Omuku’s striking work, “All Things Being Equal” (2024), selected by Prime...
Oct 17, 2024


Art Season: Things to look forward to in October
As September gets to its mid point, now is a good time to look at what October promises for the art world, with fairs and auctions...
Sep 30, 2024


Michaela Yearwood-Dan Joins Hauser & Wirth’s Prestigious Roster
At 30, Michaela Yearwood-Dan has joined the ranks of Hauser & Wirth, one of the world’s leading art galleries, a rare achievement for...
Sep 17, 2024


Yinka Ilori's Takeover at Sotheby’s: A Fusion of Culture and Craft
The British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori has transformed Sotheby’s café on New Bond Street with his distinctive style,...
Sep 16, 2024


Illuminating Nairobi: A Journey Through the Lens of Barbara Minishi
In the dynamic landscape of contemporary photography, few voices resonate as powerfully as Barbara Minishi. Her work, deeply rooted in...
Aug 28, 2024


Rencontres de Bamako 2024 selects Artists and theme for its 14th Edition
The Bamako Encounters, Africa's premier photography biennale has announced 30 artists and a thought-provoking theme: "Kuma," which...
Aug 7, 2024


The Nigerian Visual Artist Living an African Dream through The Lens Of a Camera
Not every day are we fortuitous to be sphered by a creative's root, especially one who found his way to art coincidentally. Lucky Unu's...
Jun 17, 2024


John Randle Centre: Lagos' New Museum Makes Yoruba Culture Come Alive
The John Randle Centre for Yoruba History and Culture, set to open this autumn...
May 25, 2024


While we wait for Dakar Biennale to return here are exhibitions to see this May at 'OFF'
Dakar's independent galleries and studios who make part of the "OFF" scene during the Biennial are actually still ‘ON’
May 23, 2024


Derrick Adams Joins Gagosian Gallery: An Exciting Addition to Contemporary Art
Renowned American artist Derrick Adams has been announced as the latest addition to the roster of artists represented by Gagosian...
Mar 9, 2023


Ming Smith, A Trailblazer in Photography and Visual Arts, Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award
A Beacon of Black Excellence: Celebrating the Struggle and Survival of Visual Artists Through the Lens of Ming Smith's Inspiring Career…...
Jan 14, 2023


Nigerian Artist, Ken Nwadiogbu, to participate in SCOPE Miami Art Show this December
Nov 29th - Dec 4th, 2022 Celebrating its 21st edition, SCOPE Miami Art Show returns to provide a platform for experiential Art and...
Nov 29, 2022


5 Artists to watch at the 7th Edition of Art X Lagos
Art X Lagos, the Leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, is holding seventh edition at...
Nov 3, 2022
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